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Paella party catering in Charlwood, Surrey
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Charlwood.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Live paella party catering in Charlwood
Paella party catering for your party in Charlwood
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For wakes and memorial gatherings and family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Charlwood, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Occasions we cook for in Charlwood
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
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Charlwood questions
Can you cook in Edolph's Copse?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Charlwood close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Charlwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Charlwood. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have bins ready
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Parties in Charlwood: gardens, venues and local tips
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Across the RH6 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Charlwood to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Edolph's Copse? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, Ifield station is about 2.8 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charlwood, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in RH6, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Charlwood, we also cover Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Half Moon pub (under half a mile north-west)
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Charlwood hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Where we can cook in Charlwood
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What affects the price in Charlwood
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Charlwood, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff